1、2017 届甘肃省高台县第一中学高三第二次模拟测试英语试题2017 年 3 月 25 日第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（共 15 小题：每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AChester City Library offers a range of Library Special Needs Services to people who dont have access to our library service in the usual way. As long as you
2、 live in Chester City, well provide a wide range of library services and resources including: Large printed and ordinary printed books Talking books on tape and CD DVDs and music CDs Magazines Reference and information requestsHome delivery serviceLet us know what you like to read and we will choose
3、 the resources for you. Our staff will deliver the resources to your home for free. We also provide a service where we can choose the resources for you or someone instead of you choose the things from the library. You can also choose the resources you need personally.Talking books and captioned vide
4、osThe library can provide talking books for people who are unable to use printed books because of eye diseases. You dont have to miss out on reading any more when you can borrow talking books from the library. If you have limited hearing which prevents you from enjoying movies, we can provide captio
5、ned videos for you at no charge.Languages besides EnglishWe can provide books in a range of languages besides English. If possible, we will request these items from the State Library of NSW, Australia.How to join?Contact the Library Special Needs Coordinator to register or discuss if you are eligibl
6、e(合适的)for any of the services we provide Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am 5pm on 4297 2522 for more information.1.Library Special Needs Services are meant for_.A.people living in Chester City with an illness or disabilityB.those who are fond of readingC.only those who have walking disabilitiesD.t
7、hose who cant get medical help in Chester City2.What can we learn from the passage?A.Few entertaining resources are offered here.B.People with limited hearing have to pay for captioned videos.C.People have to choose what they need by themselves.D.Books with different languages are available.3.To get
8、 home delivery service, you must_.A.only chooses printed books.B.have others choose the resources for you.C.register ahead of time.D.pay the library ahead of time.B Children who are raised in households with dogs during their first year of life may have a lower risk of asthma(哮喘)a few years later, a
9、 new study suggests.In the study, the researchers looked at early exposure to dogs and farm animals and the rate of asthma among about 276,000 school-age children in Sweden. Among the school-age kids in the study, those who had been exposed to dogs during their first year of life were 13 percent les
10、s likely to have asthma at age 6.The researchers said they dont know for sure what exactly may explain the relationship between early exposure to animals and a reduced risk of asthma. “It might be due to a single factor, or more likely, a combination of several factors related to a dog ownership lif
11、estyle or dog owners attitudes, such as kids exposure to household dirt and pet dust, time spent outdoors or being physically active,“ Fall told LiveScience. “As a parent in a dog-and-baby household, it is nearly impossible to keep everything clean, and maybe this is a good thing for your babys futu
12、re health.“My take-home message from this study is that parents at this point do not need to worry about keeping their dog when expecting a baby for fear of asthmatic disease,“ Fall said. “I do want to be clear that this recommendation is valid only for families without a child already having allerg
13、ies. If they already have a furred-animal-allergic child, we do not recommend them to get a furred pet.“According to this hypothesis（假设 ）, being exposed to bacteria early in life is crucial for shaping a healthy immune system, and may play a role in modifying a persons risk of developing asthma and
14、allergies. “As to allergies and asthma, it is partially genetic, but studies like this do show us that your environment does play a key role in the development of your immune system, and the development of allergies and asthma,“ Parikh told LiveScience.4.Which of the following will Fall probably agr
15、ee with?A.Asthma is still a common and serious disease for most children.B.Parents should take their pet for physical examination regularly.C.The link between keeping pets and having asthma among kids isnt clear.D.Dirt and pet dust in the family are bad for childrens health.5.Which of the following
16、children shouldnt have a dog? A.Children who have asthma.B.Children who dislike outdoor activities.C.Children who are lack of patience.D.Children who have allergies to fur.6.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Environment can change your immune system greatly.B.Both allergies and asthma a
17、re totally genetic.C.Its easy for people to develop asthma and allergies.D.Most bacteria are good for immune system.7.Whats the purpose of the passage?A.To persuade parents to buy a pet for their children.B.To tell readers the finding of a study on children.C.To clarify some misconceptions about kee
18、ping a pet.D.To explain why keeping a pet is beneficial to children.CI was having a great morning until I sat down in front of my office computer. “Your password has run out,“ a server message flashed on my screen, with instructions for changing it. Coming up with a new code doesnt seem like a big d
19、eal unless you work at my company, where we have to change it monthly, using at least one uppercase(大写的) character, one lowercase character, one symbol, and one number. Oh, and the whole thing cant be fewer than eight characters. And I cant use any of the same passwords Ive used in the past three mo
20、nths.Suddenly I was cross. What didnt make it any better was that I was deeply depressed after my recent divorce. The flashing cursor(光标 ) was still waiting for me to type a password that Id have to re-enter many times for the next 30 days. I remembered a tip from my former boss: Im going to use a p
21、assword to change my life.I decided to choose a password, which would remind me that I shouldnt let myself be a victim of my recent breakup and that I was strong enough to do something about it. I made my password Forgiveh3r.I had to type this statement several times a day. Each time my computer wou
22、ld lock. Each time my screen saver with her photo would appear. Each time I would come back from eating lunch alone. In my mind, I wrote “forgive her“ every day.The simple action changed the way I looked at my ex-wife. That constant reminder led me to accept the way things had happened at the end of
23、 my marriage and adopt a new way of dealing with my depression. As the month wore on, I felt slow healing began to take place. By the time my server reminded me to reset my password the following month, I felt free.8.According to the authors company, which code is suitable?A.never2 you cant go five
24、minutes without spotting a Costa Coffee. But numbers do not add up to good taste.I do, however, have a confession (坦白). After moving to China I had moments when all the rice and Kung Pao Chicken became too much. I, too, have retreated to McDonalds.12.Many Chinese people like to go to multinational c
25、hain restaurants because _.A.the restaurants give customers a taste of foreign culture.B.the restaurants offer different food and drinks from other restaurants.C.these restaurants are perfect places for a romantic date.D.they believe that eating there will show their wealth and social status.13.Whic
26、h of the following statements is TRUE?A.The author has grown tired of Chinese food.B.Most independent stores are closed on New Years Day in the UK.C.Branches of Monmouths cafe can be found all over the UK.D.It is cool in the UK to take your first date to a chain restaurant.14.We can infer from the a
27、rticle that _.A.the author doesnt like to follow fashion trends.B.many Britons think that numbers mean poor quality.C.many Britons dont like big corporations.D.the author doesnt like food from Pizza Hut.15.What does the underlined word (in the last paragraph) mean?A.adapted B.switched C.subscribed D
28、.contributed第二节（共 5 小题：每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。This is the season for giving. Looking to get in touch with your generous side? Learn these four habits of truly thoughtful gift givers.16 Considerate gift giving is as much about planning as it is about how well you kno
29、w the person. Take time to think about his or her personality and interests to figure out how he or she will get the most value.They dont focus on cost.The practice of thoughtful giving offers a wealth of benefits, but that doesnt mean givers should focus on expensive gifts. 17 It seems that having
30、more cash could actually reduce compassion(同情). And isnt compassion what this time of year is all about? So dont take it too hard if you dont have a lot to spend 18 They make gifts personal.Gifting is an opportunity to let a person know how much you appreciate and love him, and show how well you kno
31、w him. 19 Book a massage (按摩), take them to a wine tasting event, or get a couple of tickets to a concert or show. If youre buying for a parent, taking their kids for an evening could be the best gift of all.They think about the presentation.20 See what you have around your house to customize (自定义)
32、packaging. You can use pretty towels to cover something like a bottle of wine. You can also tie on a decoration that fits the theme of your gift.A.If youre buying for someone who seems to have everything, consider gifting an experience.B.In fact, thoughtful gift givers dont concentrate on the cost o
33、f presents.C. They enjoy giving more than receiving.D. Instead, get creative.E. Make a list of your ideas ahead of time to make sure you find the perfect fit for everyone.F. Thoughtful gift givers pay attention to detail, including how their gifts are packaged.G. They plan ahead.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 4
34、5 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。The day before Christmas I pulled into a store parking lot and counted my money again. It wasnt much. I 21 being poor, not having enough to 22 my small children a few simple toys. As I was 23 I noticed
35、the Salvation Army(救世军) bell ringer at the 24 . I felt bad again because I didnt feel I could 25 anything to give him. I started walking towards the entrance 26 two cars entered empty parking spaces in front of me. The first was a 27 , new Cadillac which became the 28 of me the moment I saw it. “29
36、,” I thought, “would it be to have enough money to buy a car like that!” The second car, 30 , was an ancient car more shabby than the one I was driving.A man got out of the Cadillac and hurried into the store 31 past the bell ringer without a second 32 . Out of the old car came a young mother with t
37、hree small children following 33 behind her. Her clothes looked as 34 as her car, yet she stopped at the entrance and 35 a bill. In that second a(n) 36 touched me, my envy and dislike 37 me, and all the love and joy filled me. I fished a bill out of my own purse, 38 it in the Salvation Army kettle,
38、and wished the 39 a “Merry Christmas!”Now I felt I was a poor man but rich on the 40 . After finding a few things for my kids, I drove home with my heart singing.21A.regretted B.hated C.escaped D.permitted22A.make B.lend C.award D.buy23A.getting out B.settling in C.pulling out D.cutting in24A. parki
39、ng space B.counter C.parking lot D.entrance25A.spend B.split C.spare D.save26A. if B.since C.though D.when27A.sharp B.shiny C.pure D.dull28A.target B.item C.bargain D.envy29A.rare B.precious C.nice D.expensive30A.therefore B.however C.anyhow D.besides31A.merely B.seldom C.hopefully D.right32A.smile
40、B.glance C.nod D.wave33A.closely B.firmly C.casually D.bravely 34A.tired out B.cast down C.worn out D.broken down35A.donated B.passed C.paid D.rejected36A.equality B.warmth C.approval D.sympathy37A.reached B.visited C. left D.missed38A.dropped B.handed C.took D.started39A.salesman B.man driver C.wom
41、an D.bell ringer40A.wealth B.luck C.outside D.inside第二卷第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Of the three major drinks of the world tea, coffee and cocoa tea is consumed by the 41 (large) number of people.China is the homeland of tea. Human cultivation of tea plants date
42、s back to two thousand years ago. Tea from China, along 42 her silk and porcelain, began to be known to the world more than a thousand years ago and since then it 43 (be) an important Chinese export.At present more than forty countries in the world grow tea with Asian countries， 44 (produce) 90% of
43、the worlds total output. All tea trees in other countries have their origin directly or indirectly in China. The word for tea leaves or tea as 45 drink in many countries are derivatives(衍生物) from the Chinese character “cha”. The Russians call it “chai”, 46 sounds like “chaye”(tea leaves) as it is pr
44、onounced in northern China, and the English word “tea” sounds similar to the pronunciation of 47 (it) counterpart（对应物） in Xiamen. The Japanese character for tea is written 48 (exact) the same as it is in Chinese, though 49 (pronounce) with a slight difference. The habit of tea drinking spread to Jap
45、an in the 6th century, but it was not introduced to Europe and America till the 17th and 18th centuries. Now the number of tea 50 (drink) in the world is still on the increase.第三部分 写作（共两节，满分 35 分）第一节 短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改同桌写的一下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加
46、、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删减：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。Last Friday, our school organized us to a fire station, what we had expected for several day. When we got there, the fire-fighters welcomed us but led us into an exhibiti
47、on hall. There one of them delivered the lecture on fire control to us. After that, they show us how to operate a fire extinguisher, and even gave our chances to practise using it. Now, I dare say I can use it skillful! On our way home, we couldnt help to talking about what we had experienced. We fe
48、lt very happy and excited because we had gained so many knowledge about fire control and known what to do an emergency.第二节 书面表达(满分 25 分)假如你是李华，你的英国朋友 Edward 正在学习汉语，希望你推荐一个适合他学习汉语的网站。请你根据以下内容，给他回复邮件。推荐网站：网站内容：1. 网络课程：中文情景对话、中国风俗、成语；2. 其它：中文电影、中文歌曲、唐诗等；3. 有在线教师答疑解惑。费用：全部免费注意： 1. 词数 100 左右; 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
